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Beekeeper

Lockhart Apiaries

Las Animas, CO

$16.63 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+17194693822
Email address to Apply:
jamesllockhart57@gmail.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
5
Job Duties:
Duties may include: Feeding bee hives, inspecting bee hives, move hives and equipment using trucks and fork lifts, remove honey supers from hives to warehouse, extract honey from supers, clean and maintain honey house, maintenance of bee equipment, treat bees & other related Beekeeper activities as per SOC/OES 45-2093 (onetonline.org). Possible weekend/holiday work. Joint employer schedule will require splitting daily hours/shifts, shift times may vary per day/week depending on the apiary needs. Weekly hours will not exceed 34 hours/employer. (Example of schedule will be 8AM-12:30PM at Lockhart Apiaries and 1:30PM-5PM at Arkansas Valley Apiary, Monday - Saturday.) Employer will abide by all of Colorado’s agricultural laws to include Senate Bill 21-087 (“SB87”) and any subsequent Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards Orders (COMPS Order).
Job Classification:
45-2093.00 - Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
6
Special Requirements:
Worker has 3 days from date of hire to show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 80lbs (possible 2-person); may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Variable weather conditions may apply. Worker must be able to obtain a valid US Driver's License within 2 weeks of reporting to work. Worker must not be allergic to bees, honey, or pollen.
Number of Hours Per Week:
48
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Lockhart Apiaries
Location:
Las Animas, CO 81054

Worksite

Address:
1223 8th St, Las Animas, CO 81054

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-24338-511844
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
AEWR will vary depending on work location. Effective 1/1/25, overtime must be paid after 48 hours worked per week, or 56 hours worked per week for up to 22 "peak weeks" for highly seasonal employers.
Date Posted:
12/13/2024
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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